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The cult luggage item these execs are clamouring to collect
With bags modelled on the first all-metal aircraft fuselage in the 1950s, Rimowa has attracted a steady stream of loyal fans, including these Aussies.
Australians stranded on luxury cruise in Greenland
Ninety Australians are stuck aboard a luxury cruise liner in a national park in Greenland after it ran aground on Tuesday.
What you need to know before travelling ultra long-haul
While there are many advantages to getting where you need to go quickly and without fuss, there are downsides too.
Wide open spaces: al fresco events are the new way to travel
As life returns to some sort of normal, Australia’s diverse regions and their spectacular outdoor events are a draw for travellers still unable to go overseas.
Revealed: Australia’s best-loved travel destinations
With your international wings still clipped, Wotif has unveiled the hot local locations for this year so you can book – or avoid – as desired.
February 2021
Missing travel? At least you can take your taste buds on a trip
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will take your senses on one heck of a journey, including the flavours of Persia, Turkey, Italy and Japan.
Cruising in Australia by May? The industry’s great hope
As the $5 billion industry prepares to restart, fingers are crossed for a smooth resumption of the good life at sea.
What’s new in travel, from hygienic plane seats to Antarctic bargains
With vaccination programs under way around the world, the tourism sector is shape shifting in the direction of business as usual.
Luxe Shoalhaven resort raises the bar with top-notch restaurant
The curated experiences offered by Bangalay Luxury Villas prove there’s more to the NSW South Coast than summer beach holidays – and then there’s the food.
Rooms with heart: Glam city hotels for you and your valentine
Infinity pools, edgy bars, fine dining, butler service, great views and soft furnishings: welcome to the best romantic stays in Australia’s big cities.
January 2021
Well-designed getaways: leading fashionistas on their top local spots
From 14 days quarantine in a Meriton (nylon carpets anyone?) to Melbourne-Tasmania border runs: where three top fashion designers went – and still plan to go.
Bucket-list getaways for 2021, from camping to camels and cruises
AFR travel editor Fiona Carruthers reveals her dream Australian escapes for the year ahead. The main theme? Book now to avoid disappointment.
Fiji's safe silver lining for Australian luxury resort owners
Fiji provides a textbook lesson in doing tourism in the COVID-19 era. Its 'Big 8' luxury resorts are ready to begin welcoming back holidaymakers, having lost thousands of dollars since March.
December 2020
How to get the best bang for your travel buck in 2021
As we all go back to basics, what are the lessons from 2020 – and how can you maximise your holiday spending in 2021?
French small ship set to cruise NZ in sellout return
International cruise liners are banned from Australian waters until March 17. But hope is on the horizon for cruise fans – just across the Pond.
The perfect 2021 getaway is a lighthouse. Here are six of the best
Long revered as places of great solitude and intense reflection, the nation's many lighthouse cottage stays have never been more on trend.
Fine dining makes a 2021 comeback with these three foodie events
An array of January festivals and culinary events happening around Australia have the tick to go ahead – and look ever so delicious.
Three last-minute Christmas getaway ideas
As we roll towards the line, 'merry' last-minute gift ideas include a Queensland pub crawl by chopper, vinotherapy in Tasmania and a Barossa getaway.
The best (and virus-safe) places to travel in 2021
It’s still not so much about where you want to go as where you can go in AFR Magazine's annual travel planner.
Five-star ideas for how to spend the Christmas break
As the holiday season finally (and mercifully) approaches, consider these five-star getaway options for under the Christmas tree.
November 2020
Five cultural travel experiences to take you into 2021
Ever wanted a non-touristy Aboriginal cultural experience – or to hear opera at Uluru? We've picked five great travel experiences that you can book from December and into the new year.
Australian Museum hopes to double visitor numbers with free entry
The nation's oldest museum, in Sydney, is one of four major regional cultural institutions reopening in November-December after makeovers.
‘A bit of a wild man’: Stranded caretaker road-tests new island resort
The arrival of celebrity guests in October broke the solitude for Tim Maxwell, who had been caretaking Island House on Lord Howe Island when the pandemic hit.
Escape to perfect solitude on King Island
A mix of isolation, immersion and community spirit makes the island's Kittawa Lodge the perfect destination for the times.
How's the serenity? Wilderness cabins and a stylish city retreat
Unyoked's founders are set to debut eight new remote-stay cabins, while Victoria continues to reopen, with a new hotel and two enticing NGV exhibitions.